2015 NPL Youth

[Why Blue]

South Cardiff, Adamstown , Charlestown , ages 15s and 17s , many other people at the trials witnessed this as well , some people even spoke to the selestors about this , they were not the parants of the children not selected , just surprised in what they witnessed , i agree some kids have a bad day and not trial well and get in by reputation .

Ok.... Can only talk of situation at CCB but here goes
Did you contact coach prior ??? At CCB all coaches mobiles were on website months prior. The purpose of this was to encourage contact prior to trails, tell the coach about your kid, current club, highest level played, position etc.
did your child have previouse NPL experience ?? If so chances are coach would have some memory of him so would draw from that
Also As I have discussed previously a number of existing players are offered positions prior to trials. To secure them these positions are offered based on player performance, attitude , training etc over the previous season
CCB were no different kids were offered and accepted positions so number if spots maybe as in our case 6 not 16 as you may have thought

Also pick your mark CCB 15's is a pretty good team, U/14 grand final winners so competition for spots was hot
But as I said previously I can't believe three clubs overlooked your child's ability and development potential ???

[late_to_the_game]

So from the Adamstown perspective, 15s decided to keep the majority of the 14s team prior to trials as the coaches believed the kids had either the skills required or the potential to develop. This was also partial recognition of the boys who kept trying hard all year despite being near the bottom of the table. So in the end I think there were only about 4 places available.

The 17s offered places to all the boys from the previous years team who were still elligible age wise. Of those 4 are in the 19s team, 1 at CCB 19s, 1 Central coast 18s team in the Sydney comp, one playing local league. Leaving 4 who stayed in the 17s. Added to that 2 boys from last years 15s. So we have 8 who have come from other clubs. CCB, Lake Macquarie, Adamstown Juniors 17A's and so on.

If you want to PM me I will have a look at your kid give you my opinion on what he needs to improve to make an NPL squad.

[Why Blue]

If you want to PM me I will have a look at your kid give you my opinion on what he needs to improve to make an NPL squad.

Generous offer, I would accept if you really want some independent advice
I would also extend same, especially for U/15 as this is were I have most knowledge

[onthebench]

Ok.... Can only talk of situation at CCB but here goes
Did you contact coach prior ??? At CCB all coaches mobiles were on website months prior. The purpose of this was to encourage contact prior to trails, tell the coach about your kid, current club, highest level played, position etc.
did your child have previouse NPL experience ?? If so chances are coach would have some memory of him so would draw from that
Also As I have discussed previously a number of existing players are offered positions prior to trials. To secure them these positions are offered based on player performance, attitude , training etc over the previous season
CCB were no different kids were offered and accepted positions so number if spots maybe as in our case 6 not 16 as you may have thought

Also pick your mark CCB 15's is a pretty good team, U/14 grand final winners so competition for spots was hot
But as I said previously I can't believe three clubs overlooked your child's ability and development potential ???

Thanks Why Blue for clearing that up , I understand how dificult it is to get teams selected , and what type of players you are looking for .

[onthebench]

So from the Adamstown perspective, 15s decided to keep the majority of the 14s team prior to trials as the coaches believed the kids had either the skills required or the potential to develop. This was also partial recognition of the boys who kept trying hard all year despite being near the bottom of the table. So in the end I think there were only about 4 places available.

The 17s offered places to all the boys from the previous years team who were still elligible age wise. Of those 4 are in the 19s team, 1 at CCB 19s, 1 Central coast 18s team in the Sydney comp, one playing local league. Leaving 4 who stayed in the 17s. Added to that 2 boys from last years 15s. So we have 8 who have come from other clubs. CCB, Lake Macquarie, Adamstown Juniors 17A's and so on.

If you want to PM me I will have a look at your kid give you my opinion on what he needs to improve to make an NPL squad.

Thanks for the offer , but he is doing fine .

[The Northern Defender]

Thanks for the offer , but he is doing fine .

Great to hear that he is all good and hopefully he has a great year and enjoys his football (which is the main thing).
Trials can be the source of much gossip and there are often many conspiracy theories around but like every parent you just hope that your child gets a good even chance like everyone else.
In many cases it is hard from the parents perspective to really know how many positions are available and I think the insight provided from Adamstown and CCB shows that.
Hopefully he comes back next year and gets a spot.

[Why Blue]

Thanks Why Blue for clearing that up , I understand how dificult it is to get teams selected , and what type of players you are looking for .

No probs
I know trial time is stressful you find yourself second guessing and looking at kids comparing etc

But glad to hear your boy is ok, his time may still be coming. We have all heard the different levels of development story, just make sure he gets good coaching
Maybe watch some NPL this year and see the level it is played at, look at all teams and see how they play, what style etc does it suit your son ???
And as I said pick your mark, it is hard to imagine a top NPL club picking an A grade player, he would really have to shine in trial and by 15/17 most players are known

Best of luck

[onthebench]

No probs
I know trial time is stressful you find yourself second guessing and looking at kids comparing etc

But glad to hear your boy is ok, his time may still be coming. We have all heard the different levels of development story, just make sure he gets good coaching
Maybe watch some NPL this year and see the level it is played at, look at all teams and see how they play, what style etc does it suit your son ???
And as I said pick your mark, it is hard to imagine a top NPL club picking an A grade player, he would really have to shine in trial and by 15/17 most players are known

Best of luck

Thanks , know all about the NPL and the level its played at , have been in it the last 2 years and again this year , good luck at CCB .

[Footyhead]

Thanks , know all about the NPL and the level its played at , have been in it the last 2 years and again this year , good luck at CCB .

Excellent, although NPL only started last year...

[late_to_the_game]

Good day for the Buds, first time the club has won all four games in a competition round!

18-4 combined result over Southy.

[Why Blue]

Good day for the Buds, first time the club has won all four games in a competition round!

18-4 combined result over Southy.

Well done on all four game win....................nice

Don't know what to think about southy ??? when we played them I thought they were much improved over 2014 squad, but then again we played buds last week and they were also a much improved squad

Probably just confirms that all squads have improved and comp will be tough.................................good

[late_to_the_game]

In the 17s we drew in our trial with them. We played much better yesterday, but Southy were not far off.

[Footyhead]

In the 17s we drew in our trial with them. We played much better yesterday, but Southy were not far off.

So you're at Adamstown not Merewether now ?

[late_to_the_game]

If you read all my posts you will work it out. I am a little busy this year.

[Wild Brew]

Expect to see some player movement soon. A 15s Emerging Jet and midfielder from another leading NPL club plan to jump ship and head to the same strong club.

[Why Blue]

Expect to see some player movement soon. A 15s Emerging Jet and midfielder from another leading NPL club plan to jump ship and head to the same strong club.

have been hearing that sometimes things are not as magical as they first seem. Is the EJ a player or spectator ???

[Sacre Bleu]

I heard about the disgruntled midfielder from one of the undefeated teams but not sure who the EJ player is.

[Why Blue]

I heard about the disgruntled midfielder from one of the undefeated teams but not sure who the EJ player is.

leaving the 14 jets out, there are only three undefeated teams in 15's................hope its not CCB

I had heard gossip of one midfielder stating he wished he had gone to another club.............but he is from a team that has been beaten...........

but in all seriousness how can this happen ???? players are committed to their clubs and EJ's .......what club would take them ???

[Bremsstrahlung]

Looking forward to the article in The Herald.

[Why Blue]

Looking forward to the article in The Herald.

don't think it will make the back page !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

obviously means nothing to you.......................probably wont greatly effect my life................just something to discuss, that's all